That alleviates MOST problems.  

In short, "seller credits" are concessions, paid by sellers at settlement (used to help alleviate the CLOSING COSTS), due to a buyer, that may otherwise prevent said buyer from being able to afford the deal (this is the typical reason, but asking for closing costs isn't limited to "need").  

Perhaps forming a partnership with the right person can help alleviate some of those nerves and eliminate some of your risk. 

Really helps to alleviate much of the anxiety when starting out.

Im glad you guys are stepping in to alleviate it.

Since you financing the entire purchase your payments will be higher but the added income should atleast help alleviate your payments allowing you to more quickly save up.

Thank you for your responses.Kristine, owner is in financial distress and needs to alleviate debt.

Working with a competent real estate broker can help alleviate some of the stress of the 1031 exchange.

I am worried about being steamrolled or taken advantage of by contractors, lawyers, my tenants, etc, but I think that arming myself with knowledge would definitely alleviate that.

BTW, I havent zero-ed in on one single property but to alleviate risk, I can get in on a property with a publicly listed construction firm (of course, pay some premium therein).